SOLUTION: 3x over 4 -4 = -8 , by over I mean like a fraction. I would just like to know the steps to solving this one. Thank you

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Question 835231: 3x over 4 -4 = -8 , by over I mean like a fraction. I would just like to know the steps to solving this one. Thank you
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%283x%29%2F4+-4+=+-8
Multiply both sides by 4
3x-16=-32
3x=-16
highlight%28x=-16%2F3%29